Verify Certification
The certification process administered by NCCAA involves (1) initial certification by successful completion of the Certifying Examination for Anesthesiologist Assistants; (2) registration of credit for continuing medical education [CME]; and (3) successful completion of Examination for Continued Demonstration of Qualifications [CDQ]. The certification process operates on a continuing six year cycle:
| Year 0 |
Certifying Examination |
| 1 | |
| Year 2 | CME Registration |
| 3 | |
| Year 4 | CME Registration |
| 5 | |
| Year 6 | CME Registration and CDQ Examination |
NCCAA awards a time-limited certificate to each candidate who successfully completes the Certifying Examination. Each anesthesiologist assistant is able to maintain current certification by registering requisite CME credits every two years and successfully completing a CDQ examination every six years.